Description:

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A free-blown glass flask exhibiting lovely golden yellow hues. The vessel bears an unusual form that tapers like a bell towards with slightly protruding shoulder, and above is a thick, funnel-form spout. The base of the vessel bears a large central kick and a rough pontil scar, and the exterior surfaces are covered in gorgeous rainbow iridescence that has developed over time. Size: 2.625" W x 5.25" H (6.7 cm x 13.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#172041

  • Condition: Repair to shoulder and restoration to spout, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Abrasions, weathering film, and light encrustations on body, and micro-bubbling within glass matrix. Great iridescence throughout.

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